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Our top choices for South Island guest houses

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki Air Lodge
3.0 star property
Pukaki
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Very happy with this accommodation"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Pukaki Air Lodge
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (380 reviews)
"This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious"
United States
Tomas
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

3. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
4.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Good staff and good locatio"
Japan
Jun
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
A building with an 'OFFICE' sign, a covered patio with tables and chairs, and a garden area with a bird feeder.

4. Lake Brunner Longhouse

Lake Brunner Longhouse
3.5 star property
Moana
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this property and would absolutely stay again. "
Australia
Joshua
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Lake Brunner Longhouse
A cozy wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV.

5. Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (368 reviews)
"Cute room. Very polite staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Fox Glacier Lodge
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

6. Top of the Town

Top of the Town
3.5 star property
Picton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Lovely little spot, easily walkable to food and shopping, very friendly hosts. "
United States
Ashley
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Top of the Town
A restaurant with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating its name.

7. Lake Roxburgh Lodge

Lake Roxburgh Lodge
4.5 star property
Lake Roxburgh Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (57 reviews)
"Lovely oasis in Lake Roxburgh, great food at the restaurant."
Canada
Ellen
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Lake Roxburgh Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

8. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Nice warm room and very quiet, Internet was only 5G so well below standard. Warning..There is no reception for meet and great so after a phone call to The Stables and a fast response from them we had the code to get into the room."
Australia
Owen
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Stables Dunedin
A large white two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

9. Sennen House

Sennen House
4.0 star property
Picton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Beautiful B&B in Picton. Lovely host. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Good breakfast & comfy bed."
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Sennen House
A modern building with large windows, a balcony, and a view of mountains.

10. Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest
2.0 star property
Cromwell
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Good place to stay. The room was spacious and a good place to relax in."
Australia
Brendon
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Falcons Nest
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

11. Superior Dunedin Apartments

Superior Dunedin Apartments
3.0 star property
Fairfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (101 reviews)
"Hassle free booking and very cheap"
Australia
Richard
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Superior Dunedin Apartments
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

12. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
4.0 star property
Arrowtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (177 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in South Island loved everything about this place! 💖 thank youui"
Australia
Natia
The price is £155
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation
A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

13. Cave Rock Guest House

Cave Rock Guest House
3.0 star property
Sumner
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host would go back"
New Zealand
alan
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Cave Rock Guest House
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Drifters Inn

Drifters Inn
3.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (554 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and quiet"
Australia
john
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Drifters Inn
A park with a stone sculpture and a rainbow in the background.

15. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
2.0 star property
Twizel
The price is £261
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat
A traditional house with a garden path lined with white flowers leading to a conservatory.

16. Archer House B&B

Archer House B&B
4.5 star property
Westport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"
Australia
Adrian
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Archer House B&B
A two-story house with a covered porch and a red-tiled roof.

17. Anglesea House Inn

Anglesea House Inn
3.5 star property
Renwick
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Everything was outstanding! The property and Inn are exceptionally beautiful. Rooms were very clean & had everything one would need. The host, Reshma, was unbelievably helpful in guiding us through some travel difficulties, and did everything imaginable for us, including a pickup and dropoff. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!"
Canada
Harrison
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Anglesea House Inn
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

18. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Wonderful rural house, will book again definitely!!!"
Australia
Tonia
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Waikawa House
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a porch with outdoor lighting, and a well-maintained lawn.

19. Murchison Lodge

Murchison Lodge
3.5 star property
Murchison
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (94 reviews)
"Wonderful place with excellent personal hosting"
United States
Tal
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Murchison Lodge
A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

20. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
Appleby
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches."
New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
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Novotel Christchurch Airport

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